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~ Board of Directors ~
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- - President - Randy Elser
president@metroeastprideswi.org - Originally from Belleville, I reside in Freeburg. I'm a graduate of Saint Louis University where I earned my BSBA in Finance and an MBA. I own Elser Interactive, a small business specializing in online promotions and marketing services. I've been in business since 2004. Prior to that, I worked for American Redemption Systems and CheckMark Communications/Nestlé Purina PetCare Company where I held various marketing, finance and management positions.
I'm very active in my community including Kiwanis Club of Freeburg Area, Marissa Chamber of Commerce, St. Joseph Catholic Church and Gibault Men’s Club. I'm also active with my alma mater and a member of the Business School Alumni, Billiken Club and DuBourg Society. - UPLOAD IMAGE
- - Vice President - Kristen Broyles
vp@metroeastprideswi.org - Coming Soon...
- Kim Cook - Secretary
secretary@metroeastprideswi.org - Hi! I'm Kim...as a lifelong Belleville resident, I'm honored to serve on the Metro East Pride board as an LGBTQ+ Ally. I have been a hairstylist for 30+ years and I also work as a buyer's agent for The Beth Ortega Group of RE/MAX Preferred. I enjoy working with people and being part of Metro East Pride allows me to do that for the LGBTQ+ community. Having grown up with close and wonderful friends within the LGBTQ+ community, my hope is that I can help bridge the gab between 'straight' and 'gay' people. I will strive to help make this happen by being an active volunteer and member of the Metro East Pride board. It's easy to remember me - I'm the Straight Not Narrow ally!
- Andrea Fietsam - Treasurer
treasurer@metroeastprideswi.org - Bio Coming Soon...
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- Entertainment Director/Drag Liaison - Drew Davis (aka Mona Chase)
- Bio Coming Soon...
- D. L. Salisbury - PrideFest Chairperson
dlsals@msn.com - Bio Coming Soon...
- Mellissa Brooks - Community Liaison
mellissa@metroeastprideswi.org - Bio coming soon
- Carmelita DeLeon - Community Liaison
carmi@metroeastprideswi.org - As a cross-genre photographer, I began my career as a Collegiate Sports Photographer in the early 90's where I fell in love with the camera and its ability to capture the beauty of the human spirit. Over the years, I have expanded my interests to include family and animal portraits, nature, engagements, weddings, reunions, head shots and dance photos, and commercial photography including the feature of my work on a historical shoot of power equipment for Cadet Connection Magazine. My philanthropic endeavors include serving as an official photographer for the MS150 Bike Tour, A Photographer for an online LGBT Magazine - BOOM Magazine - out of St. Louis, MO, and currently work as a Freelance Photographer photographing whenever and wherever possible.
I was born in Effingham, IL and currently reside in Belleville, IL.
Kristen Broyles - Vice President
vp@metroeastprideswi.org
Coming Soon...
Randy Elser - Secretary
secretary@metroeastprideswi.org
Originally from Belleville, I reside in Freeburg. I'm a graduate of Saint Louis University where I earned my BSBA in Finance and an MBA. I own Elser Interactive, a small business specializing in online promotions and marketing services. I've been in business since 2004. Prior to that, I worked for American Redemption Systems and CheckMark Communications/Nestlé Purina PetCare Company where I held various marketing, finance and management positions.
I'm very active in my community including Kiwanis Club of Freeburg Area, Marissa Chamber of Commerce, St. Joseph Catholic Church and Gibault Men’s Club. I'm also active with my alma mater and a member of the Business School Alumni, Billiken Club and DuBourg Society.
I'm very active in my community including Kiwanis Club of Freeburg Area, Marissa Chamber of Commerce, St. Joseph Catholic Church and Gibault Men’s Club. I'm also active with my alma mater and a member of the Business School Alumni, Billiken Club and DuBourg Society.
Kristen Broyles - Treasurer
treasurer@metroeastprideswi.org
Bio Coming Soon...
Drew Davis (aka Mona Chase) - Entertainment Director/Drag Liaison
Coming Soon....
Kim Cook - Pride Entertainment Director/Ally Liaison
kim@metroeastprideswi.org
Hi! I'm Kim...as a lifelong Belleville resident, I'm honored to serve on the Metro East Pride board as an LGBTQ+ Ally. I have been a hairstylist for 30+ years and I also work as a buyer's agent for The Beth Ortega Group of RE/MAX Preferred. I enjoy working with people and being part of Metro East Pride allows me to do that for the LGBTQ+ community. Having grown up with close and wonderful friends within the LGBTQ+ community, my hope is that I can help bridge the gab between 'straight' and 'gay' people. I will strive to help make this happen by being an active volunteer and member of the Metro East Pride board. It's easy to remember me - I'm the Straight Not Narrow ally!
Tamara Vowell - Community Liaison
tamara@metroeastprideswi.org
I’m Tamara, an out and proud mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. I am a community and political activist who calls Belleville home. By joining MEPSI, my goal is to help the board grow in our community outreach endeavors. I want to give back to the LGBTQIA+ community that I have been a part of for the past 32 years. The world has changed so much since I came out in the 80’s. I will be the voice to make sure the organizations efforts are not just focused on our young community. I will be a voice for all to make sure they are included and feel supported and welcomed.
My top priority for my tenure, includes reaching senior members of our community who might be alone. Ideally, having the younger generation and older community members mingle together, we can welcome each other. This will help foster feelings of support, inclusion and acceptance. I have been so fortunate to be able to give back and paying it forward is the right thing to do.
My top priority for my tenure, includes reaching senior members of our community who might be alone. Ideally, having the younger generation and older community members mingle together, we can welcome each other. This will help foster feelings of support, inclusion and acceptance. I have been so fortunate to be able to give back and paying it forward is the right thing to do.
Carmelita DeLeon - Community Liaison
carmi@metroeastprideswi.org
carmi@metroeastprideswi.org
As a cross-genre photographer, I began my career as a Collegiate Sports Photographer in the early 90's where I fell in love with the camera and its ability to capture the beauty of the human spirit. Over the years, I have expanded my interests to include family and animal portraits, nature, engagements, weddings, reunions, head shots and dance photos, and commercial photography including the feature of my work on a historical shoot of power equipment for Cadet Connection Magazine. My philanthropic endeavors include serving as an official photographer for the MS150 Bike Tour, A Photographer for an online LGBT Magazine - BOOM Magazine - out of St. Louis, MO, and currently work as a Freelance Photographer photographing whenever and wherever possible.
I was born in Effingham, IL and currently reside in Belleville, IL.
I was born in Effingham, IL and currently reside in Belleville, IL.
Mellissa Brooks - Community Liaison
mellissa@metroeastprideswi.org
Bio coming soon...